What is the best filler for lips?

Patients often come to the plastic surgeon’s office asking for lip enhancement. In the past, collagen was used for lip augmentation. Collagen, however, does not last more than 6 weeks in the lips.

I have been using hyaluronic acid (Restylane) in the lips with great results. This is a procedure that takes about 10 minutes and the results are immediate. Numbing cream is applied 15 minutes before the injection. The borders are lightly injected to provide a highlight to the lip and then the body of the lip is injected. This provides a smooth and natural-looking appearance. The results last about 3 to 4 months and can be repeated if the patient wishes.